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» An Tir: Spinners Guild - Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography.
» Black Sheep Newsletter - A quarterly for sheep growers and fiber enthusiasts. Table of contents of current issues, subscriptions, books and back issues.
» Chiengora Chic - All about how to spin dog hair, which breeds can be used and the results that can be achieved.
» Elaine Benfatto - Instructions for making and using a wrist distaff and a shaft for a handspindle, categorized links, descriptions of antique tools, and pictures of various projects.
» HJS Studio - Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.
» Ifanwy Fiber Works - Photographs of Shetland sheepdogs along with gifts and items produced from their fur.
» Insects that Damage Wool - Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.
» Jytte Piggott's Handspun Wool - Pictures of sheep, handspun and dyed woollen yarn and knitted sweaters from Scoraig, Scotland.
» Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794 - Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794
» New Voyager Trading - Importers of spinning wheels, Indian book charkhas and other tools. History and specifications on Kromsky wheels, assembly instructions.
» Northeast Handspinners Association - Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference.
» PatsyZ the Hand Spinning Guru - Accomplished teacher and author Patsy Zawistoski offers information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.
» Spin Off - A magazine devoted to all aspects of spinning. The site includes indexes of back issues and subscription information. Also other Interweave Press spinning information.
» Spinners' and Weavers' Housecleaning Pages - For the exchange of things related to spinning and weaving -- tools, equipment and raw fiber from home-raised animals.
» Spinning Loft - A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.
» Spinning Studio - Dorothy makes handspun yarn, knitting kits and offers spinning lessons.
» Spinning Wheel FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about spinning wheels, along with build-one-yourself instructions and resources.
» The Joy of Handspinning - Basic information for spinners about technique, wheels, spindles and fibers.
» The Spinning Wheel Sleuth - Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools